News

There are always lots of exciting things going on in the Avalon Marshes including events, new species sightings and plenty of projects to restore habitats and conserve the area’s fascinating heritage. In addition to this news section you can keep in touch via the Avalon Marshes Facebook page which is updated on a regular basis and via our e-news “Messages from the Marshes” which is emailed out periodically. Sign up here to receive Messages from the Marshes.

Access for all?

“Does he take sugar?” is an old cliché but it did help Avalon Marshes staff think more about visitors, volunteers and staff who are disabled in one way or another. This was all part of a disability awareness training… Read more…

Uploaded: July 29, 2015 Posted: fanatic

Houndwood Summer Fete

The Avalon Marshes Landscape Partnership team were delighted to meet lots of budding wildlife enthusiasts at the annual Houndwood Summer Fete in July. The team ran pond dipping, butterfly-friendly planting and wildlife picture colouring. We have been kept busy… Read more…

Uploaded: July 25, 2015 Posted: fanatic

Young poets inspired by the Avalon Marshes

A project to enhance children’s awareness of their local environment was showcased with storytelling and poetry at an event at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury on 22 July. Pupils from West Pennard and Walton schools read a number… Read more…

Uploaded: July 22, 2015 Posted: fanatic

Jigsaw success will save crucial Avalon Marshes site

A vital piece of wildlife habitat in the Avalon Marshes is to be saved for future generations thanks to a successful Somerset Wildlife Trust fundraising appeal. The trust took on the challenge of raising £55,000 in six weeks in… Read more…